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Display size from Amazon and SoundGuys."}},{"url":"https://global.techradar.com/nl-nl/audio/earbuds-airpods/jbl-live-buds-3-review-nl","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["release_date","status","launch_price_eur","segment","form_factor","bud_shape","adaptive_eq","sound_personalization","hearing_test","onboard_eq","eq_presets","virtual_surround","anc","anc_levels","transparency_mode","fit_test","wear_detection","control_types","volume_control","customizable_controls","ear_tip_materials","wireless_charging","case_screen","bluetooth_codecs","drivers","frequency_response_hz","ip_rating","weight_g","microphone_count_total"],"notes":{"release_date":"The Dutch TechRadar review states availability from June 2024 and a recommended price of 199.99 EUR. Japan sale started 18 July 2024.","status":"Reviewed as a current product with retail prices listed.","launch_price_eur":"Recommended price 199.99 EUR in the Netherlands. 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The Beam 3 and Flex 3 have stems.","fit_test":"The reviewer ran the fit test in the app.","volume_control":"Three preset gesture sets (tap, double tap, triple tap, long tap): ambient sound control, volume control and playback control.","customizable_controls":"On-earbud controls can be customized, with three preset action sets to choose from."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/jbls-new-wireless-earbuds-are-crammed-with-next-gen-features-including-a-screen-on-the-case","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["launch_price_usd","announce_date"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"JBL Live 3 Earbuds to be available from JBL.com in summer 2024 at 199.95 USD. Yanko Design states the same price for all three Live 3 models.","announce_date":"Announced at CES 2024. 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The Quick Start Guide states the same."}},{"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3631X1B","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["eq_bands","eq_presets","in_the_box","cables_included","gesture_controls","case_screen"],"notes":{"eq_bands":"JBL Headphones app screenshot on the listing shows an equalizer with ten frequency bands from 32 Hz to 16 kHz.","eq_presets":"App screenshot shows Jazz, Vocal, Bass, Club, Studio and Extreme Bass presets.","in_the_box":"Listing lists 4 sizes of ear tips, charging case, earbuds and a Type-C to Type-A charging cable.","gesture_controls":"App screenshot: tap cycles noise cancelling, ambient aware and off, double-tap is TalkThru, tap and hold triggers the voice assistant.","case_screen":"Listing describes a 1.45-inch touchscreen display on the Smart Charging Case."}},{"url":"https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/jbl-live-buds-3-adaptive-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["model_numbers","battery_capacity_mah","case_battery_capacity_mah"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Harvey Norman New Zealand lists model number JBLLIVEBUDS3BLK for Black.","battery_capacity_mah":"Listing lists 60 mAh per earbud and 620 mAh for the case. 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